die Gerade
line
A straight line with no beginning or end, defined in geometry by two points.
EXAMPLE
Durch die beiden Punkte lässt sich genau eine Gerade zeichnen.
Exactly one line can be drawn through the two points.
die Gerade
line / straight punch / straight
die Gerade, die Geraden
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Meanings
die Gerade
straight punch
A punch in boxing in which the fist moves directly forward.
EXAMPLE
Mit einer schnellen Geraden traf der Boxer seinen Gegner am Kinn.
The boxer hit his opponent on the chin with a quick straight punch.
die Gerade
straight
A straight section of a course, especially a racetrack or running track.
EXAMPLE
Auf der langen Geraden überholte die Fahrerin zwei Konkurrenten.
The driver overtook two competitors on the long straight.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gerade, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geraden |
| genitive | der Gerade |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gerade | die Geraden |
| accusative | die Gerade | die Geraden |
| dative | der Gerade | den Geraden |
| genitive | der Gerade | der Geraden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
In geometry, words such as 'Punkt' (point), 'Linie' (line), 'parallel' (parallel), or 'schneiden' (to intersect) often appear nearby. In boxing, words such as 'Faust' (fist), 'Schlag' (punch), 'Treffer' (hit), or 'Kinn' (chin) indicate that 'Gerade' means 'straight punch'.
EXAMPLE
Der Trainer zeigte, wie man eine Gerade mit der vorderen Faust schlägt.
The coach demonstrated how to throw a straight punch with the lead hand.
Die beiden Geraden schneiden sich in einem Punkt.
The two lines intersect at one point.
Geometry collocations
In geometry, 'Gerade' (line) frequently occurs with verbs and expressions such as 'durch zwei Punkte gehen' (to pass through two points), 'eine Gerade zeichnen' (to draw a line), and 'auf einer Geraden liegen' (to lie on a line). In 'auf einer Geraden' (on a line), the noun following 'auf' is in the dative case.
EXAMPLE
Die Gerade geht durch den Mittelpunkt des Kreises.
The line passes through the center of the circle.
Die drei markierten Punkte liegen auf einer Geraden.
The three marked points lie on a line.
Boxing terminology
In boxing terminology, 'Gerade' (straight punch) is frequently combined with verbs such as 'schlagen' (to throw), 'landen' (to land), and 'treffen' (to hit). The expression 'eine Gerade schlagen' (to throw a straight punch) describes the direct forward movement of the fist.
EXAMPLE
Der Boxer schlug eine harte Gerade und traf seinen Gegner an der Schulter.
The boxer threw a hard straight punch and hit his opponent on the shoulder.
In real life
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